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Wellness trends for 2016

Looking to boost your health and well-being in 2016? Following are a few trends in food and fitness for the new year: Kelp - A nutritious variety of seaweed, kelp may increase energy, boost immunity, fight disease and help control appetite, aiding in weight loss. It may also help treat thyroid problems. Fitness trackers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wearable tech is a trend that will continue in 2016. Growing numbers of people struggling with weight and health issues are using these devices for tracking activity levels, sleep, and nutrition. Matcha - This Japanese green tea powder is being touted for boosting metabolism and burning calories, calming the mind, enhancing mood, preventing disease and lowering cholesterol and blood sugar. Body-weight training â&#x20AC;&#x201C; You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to leave the house or use special equipment for body-weight training which includes squats, pushups and pull-ups. Super herbs - These â&#x20AC;&#x153;adaptogens,â&#x20AC;? include herbs like ginseng and moringa, maca and ashwaganda and may help the body handle stress, anxiety, impatience and irritability. High Intensity Training â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HIIT has been popular for some years, and will see a resurgence this year. By including intense exercise intervals during a workout, you can increase endurance and strength while building muscle and burning more calories. Holistic health - Dieters are looking at the big picture of what it takes to live a healthy life. Even Weight Watchers has a new program that is â&#x20AC;&#x153;focusing less on points and pounds and more on what it means to be healthy. Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Although not a new trend, yoga will continue to be popular as Baby Boomers age. It can be practiced by anyone regardless of age, fitness level, or size. Yoga helps keep the body in shape while reducing stress levels. Group meditation - No longer just a solo activity, meditation is becoming something to share. Instead of going to yoga class, you will see more people attending group meditation sessions.

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New dietary guidelines for Americans just released!

Every ďŹ ve years, an updated â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dietary Guidelines for Americansâ&#x20AC;? is shared. According to Cindy Baumgartner, nutrition and wellness specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the new guidelines were released Jan. 7. Baumgartner stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 2015 Dietary Guidelines are to help Americans make healthy choices in their daily lives to help prevent chronic disease and enjoy a healthy diet.â&#x20AC;? Here are some of the noteworthy components of the guidelines: â&#x20AC;˘ Focus on eating patterns, as opposed to a single meal or even a single day. Overall eating patterns and habits are what matters! â&#x20AC;˘ Key elements remain, such as the importance of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, proteins from plant and meat based sources, low-fat dairy and healthy oils. â&#x20AC;˘ SpeciďŹ c guidance on added sugars has been included. This only applies to added sugar, not naturally occurring sugar like that in fruits or milk. No more than 10% of calories per day should come from added sugar. Almost half of all added sugar in the American diet comes from sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, fruit drinks and sweetened tea. It is currently diďŹ&#x192;cult for the public to determine how much sugar in a product is â&#x20AC;&#x153;addedâ&#x20AC;? as opposed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;natural.â&#x20AC;? The FDA has been tasked with creating an updated nutrition facts label that will make this more clear for consumers. â&#x20AC;˘ Sodium intake is consistent with the 2010 guidelines. The general population should limit consumption to 2300 mg per day. The limit is 1500 mg per day for people with hypertension or prehypertension, which represents two thirds of adults. Label reading is a critical skill for people trying to manage their sodium consumption! â&#x20AC;˘ CaďŹ&#x20AC;eine - If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t consume it now, there is no need to start. Special populations such as pregnant women and those who could become pregnant should talk about caďŹ&#x20AC;eine with their doctor. Added calories from cream, milk, or creamer, and added sugars in coďŹ&#x20AC;ee drinks should be limited. â&#x20AC;˘ Cholesterol - There is no longer a speciďŹ c cholesterol maximum, but instead encourages limiting cholesterol within a healthy eating pattern. â&#x20AC;˘ Meat - Eating less meat is linked to decreased risk of certain diseases. Guidelines encourage Americans to eat less meat, particularly processed meats (bologna, hotdogs, etc.). The guidelines speciďŹ cally mention the need for teenage boys and men to eat less meat because their consumption tends to be particularly high. This is not the same as saying eat less protein; instead people should choose a variety of protein sources, including beans, nuts and ďŹ sh. â&#x20AC;˘ Saturated fat should be kept to 10% of total calorie intake; and saturated fats should be replaced with unsaturated fats, not carbohydrates. Learn more at the following websites: www.choosemyplate.gov/families-individuals and www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/ guidelines/

Researchers discover pathway to reduce cravings

While sugar cravings are common, the physiological mechanisms that trigger our â&#x20AC;&#x153;sweet toothâ&#x20AC;? are not well deďŹ ned. A University of Iowa-led study in mice shows that a hormone produced by the liver, ďŹ broblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), suppresses the consumption of simple sugars. The researchers report that FGF21 is produced in the liver in response to high carbohydrate levels. FGF21 then enters the bloodstream, where it sends a signal to the brain to suppress the preference for sweets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the ďŹ rst liver-derived hormone we know that regulates sugar intake speciďŹ cally,â&#x20AC;? says Matthew PotthoďŹ&#x20AC;, assistant professor of pharmacology. Previous research explains how certain hormones aďŹ&#x20AC;ect appetite; however, these hormones do not regulate any speciďŹ c macronutrient (carbohydrate, protein, fat) and are produced by organs other than the liver. The research could be a step to help people improve diet and help those who are diabetic and/or obese.

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Researchers suggest the key to inďŹ&#x201A;uencing someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior is to ask a question rather than make a statement. For example, parents asking their high school-age children, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Will you drink and drive?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; may be more effective than saying, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drink and drive.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; For people making New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolutions, a question like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Will I exercise -- yes or no?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; may be more effective than declaring, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I will exercise.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Good news for egg lovers! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) have removed a daily limit on dietary cholesterol and include eggs in all three recommended healthy eating patterns as a part of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Eggs are nutrient rich, making them one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D. In addition to Vitamin D, including the highest quality protein, eggs promote healthy brain function and eyesight. Eggs are an excellent source of choline, which contributes to fetal brain development. Eggs also provide small amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin, two nutrients that contribute eye health. Iowa is a leader in egg production, producing as many as 16.5 billion eggs annually. The Iowa egg industry generates 2 billion in total statewide sales annually, 8,000 jobs statewide and $424 million in personal wages. Additionally, the Iowa egg industry contributes $19.3 million to the state general tax revenues every year.

How nutrient deficiencies affect health potential Key nutrients are cornerstones of good health, yet nutrient deficiency among Americans is skyrocketing. Are you unknowingly suffering from a nutrient shortage? Omega-3s- In the U.S. up to 91 percent of Americans are omega-3 deficient and a Harvard study ranked omega-3 deficiency as the eighth leading cause of preventable death. Omega-3s are considered essential because the body cannot make them and must ingest them from external sources. Omega-3s benefit the body in countless ways, including the optimal functioning of cell membranes. Cell membrane is responsible for translating messages from adjacent cells and organs into chemical work inside the cell. There are more than 27,000 published studies on omega-3s showing the benefit of omega3s, from brain and heart health to boosting mood and skin health. Omega-3s are particularly notable for cardiovascular health. The American Heart Association recommends at least 1 gram of omega-3 EPA and DHA a day for those with established coronary artery disease. Fish like salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines provide the most omega-3s. Or supplements in soft gels or liquid form, or gummies and emulsions for kids are recommended. Vitamin D - Because people can produce natural vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) with sunlight, many assume they get enough. In reality, vitamin D deficiency is widespread. Up to 36 percent of Americans are vitamin D deficient and up to 91 percent of pregnant women in the U.S. are not getting enough of the sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D is actually more than a vitamin, it is a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pro-hormoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and modifies the expression of many genes. It plays a powerful role, not just in building bone, but in the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immunity, muscle strength and even mood and cognition. Many factors affect a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to make enough vitamin D, including age and location. During sunny seasons, 10 to 45 minutes of direct sun exposure daily can help maintain adequate vitamin D, but for many people this is not possible all year long and supplementation is necessary. Recommendations for vitamin D are 600 IU for ages 1-70; for pregnant or breastfeeding women and individuals over 70 itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 800 IU. This dosage could short-change many individuals with special needs or who have inadequate sun exposure. The best bet is to measure vitamin D in the blood and supplement until an optimal blood level of 40-60 nanograms per milliliter is achieved. Magnesium - Most people have heard of magnesium but are unsure how it impacts their health. An estimated 50 to 80 percent of Americans are deficient in magnesium, mostly due to a diet of refined foods. Magnesium is an essential mineral that is a co-factor for literally hundreds of biochemical pathways in the body. It is particularly crucial for energy productioninthemitochondria, tiny powerhouses within the cells. Therefore, inadequate magnesium can be responsible for physical fatigue and mental depression. Also, magnesium, along with calcium and vitamin D, is essential for bone health. You can correct a deficiency by eating a diet rich in plantbased, unprocessed foods like nuts, leafy greens, avocados and dried fruit. However, many people require supplements to reach optimal magnesium levels.

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Prevent Blindness study projects large increase in glaucoma cases Nearly 3 million people – 27,000 in Iowa - ages 40 and older have glaucoma, according to the Prevent Blindness “Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems” report. As the population ages, the number is projected to grow steadily, increasing nearly 50 percent to 4.3 million by 2032 and by more than 90 percent to 5.5 million by 2050. Glaucoma is an eye disease that currently has no cure. It causes loss of sight by damaging a part of the eye called the optic nerve. January has been declared as National Glaucoma Awareness Month by Prevent Blindness Iowa and other leading eye health organizations, in an eﬀort to help educate the public on the disease, including risk factors, treatment options and other resources Glaucoma is often referred to as the “sneak thief of sight” because most people notice no early symptoms or pain. However, vision loss may be decreased if detected and treated early. That is why it is imperative for adults to get a complete, dilated eye exam from an eye care professional for the best chance of saving their sight. There are many risk factors for glaucoma including: Age – The older you are, the greater you are at risk (especially if you are over 60 years old). African Americans are at a greater risk at a younger age starting at age 40 and older. Race – African Americans age 40 and over are 4-5 times more likely to have glaucoma than others. Hispanics are also at increased risk for glaucoma as they age. Those of Asian and Native American descent are at increased risk for angle closure glaucoma. Diabetes – According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes are 40 percent more likely to suﬀer from glaucoma than people without diabetes. The longer someone has had diabetes, the more common glaucoma is. Family history – If you have a parent, brother or sister with glaucoma, you are more likely to get glaucoma. If you have glaucoma, inform your family members to get complete eye exams. Medical history – You are at risk if you have a history of high pressure in your eyes, previous eye injury, long term steroid use, or nearsightedness. “Promising new research on glaucoma and other eye diseases is being conducted every day, but until there is a cure we must take the necessary steps today to save our sight for the future,” said Jeanne Burmeister, Prevent Blindness Iowa Executive Director. “As the New Year begins, now is the perfect time to make a resolution to make your eye health a priority and schedule an eye exam today!”

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Between the harsh winter winds and the dry heat radiating inside, our eyes can suddenly feel irritated and scratchy this time of year. In fact, exposure to these atmospheres can cause moisture to evaporate inside our eyes. As a result, our tear glands cannot adequately produce the fluid needed to maintain the eyes’ protective, liquid coating. The result is itchy, dry eyes that can cause pain, blurred vision, a burning sensation or even watery vision as our eyes try to compensate for the dryness. While it is difficult to avoid dry eyes altogether during the winter months, there are several steps that you can take to ensure your eyes stay soothed while indoors this season. Help for the home - During the frigid winter months, a home’s humidity level can easily dip below the 30-55 percent range required for our eyes to stay lubricated. Offset this dry air by using a humidifier in your home. An alternative is leaving off the exhaust in your bathroom while you shower. Also, refrain from using a ceiling fan while sleeping at night, as drafts can also exacerbate symptoms. To keep this

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No time to exercise? Learn how to take 10! Think you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to exercise every day? You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to do the recommended 30 minutes all at once. You can even get heart-healthy benefits if you divide your time into two or three 10- to 15-minute segments a day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building physical activity back into our daily lives is one of the great public health challenges of this century,â&#x20AC;? said Russell Pate, Ph.D., at the University of South Carolina. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our bodies were designed to be physically active, and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do well with longterm exposure to sedentary living. Lack of physical activity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.â&#x20AC;? Here are some tips for getting active: -Get out the leash and walk your dog. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great activity for both man and manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friend. Your heart â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and your pooch â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will thank you! -Take your child for a brisk walk. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an excellent way to get some one-on-one time (or one-on-three, depending on the size of your brood.) Spice up your routine by exploring new neighborhoods or turning your walk into a scavenger hunt. -Mall walk. Are you sweating (or shivering) at the idea of walking outside? Take a brisk stroll around your local mall instead. Window shop, people watch and give your heart a workout in a climate-controlled environment. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a mall nearby? Many small communities allow walkers to use a school gym or community center. -Join a team. Pick an activity you love and round up some friends. Team sports can be fun

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In a large prospective community-based study of older Americans, modest physical activity was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This was true even among men and women older than age 75 at baseline â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a rapidly growing population for whom regular activity has been advised, but with little supportive empirical evidence. Researchers studied a group of American adults whose average age was 73 at the start of the study and who were then followed for 10 years. Information on various usual activities was assessed at baseline and regularly updated during follow-up. When the current studyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research team evaluated diďŹ&#x20AC;erent aspects of physical activity by the men and women during this 10-year period -- a greater pace, walking distance, and leisure activity -- each was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. After adjustment for other risk factors and lifestyle behaviors, those who were more active had signiďŹ cantly lower risk of future heart attacks and stroke. -Adults who walked at a pace faster than three miles per hour had a 50%, 53%, 50% lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke and total CVD, respectively, compared to those who walked at a pace of less than two mph. -Those who walked an average of seven blocks per day or more had a 36%, 54% and 47% lower risk of CHD, stroke and total CVD, respectively, compared to those who walked up to ďŹ ve blocks per week. -Those who engaged in leisure activities such as lawnmowing, raking, gardening, swimming, biking and hiking, also had a lower risk of CHD, stroke and total CVD, compared to those who did not engage in leisure-time activities. The ďŹ ndings were similar in both men and women, in those above or below age 75 at baseline, and including only those WENDY J. TROUTMAN, D.D.S. with similarly good or excellent self-reported health. 223 First Street West â&#x20AC;&#x153;While national guidelines recommend that older adults engage in regular physical activity, surprisingly few studies Independence, IA 50644 have evaluated potential cardiovascular beneďŹ ts after age (319) 334-3512 75, a rapidly growing age group,â&#x20AC;? said MozaďŹ&#x20AC;arian. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our ďŹ ndings conďŹ rm a beneďŹ cial relationship between walking and leisure activities and CVD late in life. These results are especially relevant because, with advancing age, the ability to perform vigorous types of activity often decreases. Our ďŹ ndings support the importance of continuing light to moderate exercise to improve health across the lifespan.â&#x20AC;?

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Can chiropractic adjustments reverse heart disease?

According to Natural News, a recent case study reported in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation suggests chiropractic adjustments may help reverse and prevent heart disease. According to the case study, a 54-year-old man undergoing chiropractic care experienced normalization of his lipid panel following six months of chiropractic adjustments. Fascinatingly, no other interventions (i.e., diet or exercise modifications) were implemented within this time period. The patient first came into the chiropractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office with a chief complaint of high cholesterol and was taking more than 10 medications to manage his condition. With a past history of heart attack and angioplasty, he was considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;high risk.â&#x20AC;? One month prior to initiating chiropractic care, he had a lipid panel drawn indicating abnormal levels of cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. According to an interview with the patient, he heard that chiropractic could help lower cholesterol and gave it a try, because he wanted to get off of his prescription meds. According to Dr. Nate Blume, the attending chiropractor, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Research is revealing that minor disturbances to spinal alignment and function may be a factor in a number of disorders. These spinal disturbances lead to nerve interference and can result in a host of disorders because the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homeostatic mechanism is thrown off.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes a lot of sense when you think about it,â&#x20AC;? stated Dr. Matthew McCoy, a chiropractor, public health researcher and editor of the journal that published the study. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you damage or compress or otherwise interfere with the neurological structures in the spine this can have far reaching implications on the functioning of the body. Through research reports like this we are finding that correcting the misalignments or abnormal motion associated with these spinal problems reduces the nerve interference and people experience improvement. In this study it was a man who had risk factors for cardiovascular disease.â&#x20AC;? The chiropractor diagnosed the patient with vertebral subluxations in his neck, pelvis and sacrum. Follow-up laboratory work revealed that his cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides had all improved, and he reported an improvement in his mental and physical health, and his musculoskeletal complaints had resolved. The authors are now calling for further study in a controlled environment.

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Skin Cancer Foundation shares healthy skin tips for the New Year In 2016, The Skin Cancer Foundation urges everyone to make skin health a top priority. Here are four healthy skin guidelines to follow in the new year: 1. Don't skimp on sun protection - Proper sun protection is essential year-round since the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays are present every day. Skin cancer is mainly a behavioral disease and it is strongly linked to sun exposure - about 90% of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 86% of melanomas are caused by the sun's UV rays. For that reason, it's critical to follow a complete sun protection regimen to help prevent skin cancer. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends incorporating the following sun protection tips into your daily routine: • Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM - 4 PM. • Do not let your skin sunburn. • Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. • Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. • Apply 1 ounce (size of a golf ball) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours and after swimming or excessive sweating. 2. Visit a dermatologist annually for a professional skin exam - While skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world, it's also one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. A yearly full-body skin exam performed by a dermatologist is critical, and can be lifesaving. In fact, the five-year survival rate for patients whose melanomas are detected early is 98 percent, and this survival rate falls to 16 percent once the disease spreads to distant organs. 3. Perform routine self-exams - It's important to examine your skin on a monthly basis to monitor for any new, changing or suspicious lesions. If you notice something new or changing, see a physician immediately. Performed regularly, self-exams should take no more than 10 to 15 minutes. Afraid you'll forget? Make self-exams a habit by scheduling a recurring reminder in your cell phone. 4. Ditch tanning - There is no such thing as a safe or healthy tan. Whether obtained on the beach, in a tanning bed, or through incidental sun exposure, a tan represents skin damage. Tans are the skin's attempt to repair itself from UV damage from the sun or tanning lamps, and if you have a tan, you have sustained skin cell damage. These imperfect repairs cause gene defects that can lead to skin cancer as well as skin aging, including wrinkles, leathery skin and age spots. Those tempted to use a tanning bed this winter should think twice - people who first use a tanning bed before age 35 increase their risk for melanoma by an alarming 75%. Just one visit is all it takes to increase your skin cancer risk - a single session increases the risk for the two most common forms of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, by 29% and 67%, respectively.

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FCSAmerica: Change in cropland values mixed While cropland values generally held steady or showed slight declines in the last half of 2015, farmland prices overall ended lower for the year in Iowa, eastern Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. This marks the second consecutive year that lower commodity prices have put downward pressure on farmland values. Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit compile thousands of farm real estate transactions and monitor 71 benchmark farms twice a year to provide the most comprehensive data on farmland values in the five-state region. The most recent update to the long-running farmland study is based on data from July 1-Dec. 31, 2015. The significant decline in farmland prices anticipated by some forecasters since the market’s 2013 peak has not fully developed, with the fall

in commodity prices outpacing reductions to farmland values. But the impact of lower profit margins is reflected in adjustments to the market for both cropland and cash rental rates. “There is a heightened attention by producers to their cash flows and how to position their cost of production at a level to align with what appears to be corn prices in the

$3.25 to $4.25 range for the foreseeable future, barring a drought or some other unexpected demand or supply-side event,” said Mark Jensen, senior vice president and chief risk officer for FCSAmerica. “Fortunately, many farmers are in a strong financial position resulting from previous record profit years.” The range of decline in cropland values is wide. Some re-

gional areas have experienced little to no change, while others have seen farmland prices drop 20-30%. Jensen cautions that average values can be somewhat misleading. “Specific regional influences, such as the quality of the cropland and local interest, can play a big part in the final sale price,” he said. In Iowa, the average price of $8,682 an acre in the fourth

approve the following expenses for January 2016. GENERAL Deb Hemsath-wages ........3 4 9 . 0 9 Doris Guge-wages ..............4 7 . 0 9 IRS-payroll taxes ..............1 3 8 . 8 0 IPERS-Feb .......................1 3 4 . 9 8 RSB-collection ....................1 5 . 0 0 CIWA-water/Community Center .......................................2 5 . 4 6 CIWA-water/Fire Dept. .......2 5 . 4 6 Indytel .................................7 9 . 2 9 Greg Witte-Community Center Cleaning .............................6 0 . 0 0 Alliant ................................5 0 1 . 7 6 Waste Management .......2 1 9 5 . 8 9 The News-publication .........5 3 . 0 4 Shields Agency-bond INS ..........................................3 8 3 . 0 0 Buch. Co.-law contract ...5 2 8 0 . 0 0 Buch. Co.-election ............6 9 8 . 8 1 F J Krobs-ice remover ........1 0 . 7 5 Deb Hemsath-QB16, mop handle .....................................2 4 5 . 1 9 SEWER Chad Niedert-wages .........2 3 7 . 6 0 Deb Hemsath-wages ........1 5 0 . 0 0 REC ....................................4 9 . 0 0

RSB-collection ....................1 5 . 0 0 CIWA-water ........................2 5 . 4 6 ROADS Alliant ................................6 1 6 . 0 9 INSURANCE ICAP ............................. 11 3 3 6 . 2 6 TOTAL ..........................2 2 8 9 4 . 0 2 Deputy Ward presented the December Police Report to the Council, a total of 26.92 hours. Nothing to report to the Council and no concerns from the Council. Deputy Ward did introduce his new partner Koda to the Council and explained the training the dog and himself had to do. The Clerk brought up that the Corporate Resolution for Bank Iowa needed to be updated with the new Mayor. M/S/C: Platte/Janaszak all ayes to approve Resolution 16-01 to change the Corporate Resolution that allows (2) people authorized to sign for the funds to be removed from Bank Iowa are City Clerk Deb Hemsath and Mayor Sue Webster or Mayor Pro-tem Susan Fang-

man. M/S/C: Janaszak/Platte to adjourn at 7:35 pm. Next Regular Council Meeting will be February 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm. /s/ Rita Knutson, Mayor /s/ Deb Hemsath, Clerk Total Wages for 2016 ...................................$15,980.16 Sewer-Chad Niedert ....$3,267.50 Snow Plowing-Andrew Coleman...................................1 5 5 . 4 0 Snow Plowing-Lisa Parizek ..........................................1 4 8 . 9 3 Lagoon Mowing-Richard Franck...............................7 4 1 . 4 3 Treasurer-Doris Guge .........4 8 . 0 0 Clerk-Deb Hemsath .......6 , 8 6 3 . 7 0 Maintenance-Greg Witte .......................................1 , 6 9 5 . 1 0 Council Person Susan Fangman .............$ 4 0 5 . 0 0 Kathy Hemsath .................3 6 0 . 0 0 Terrie Janaszak ................3 6 0 . 0 0 Lisa Parizek ......................1 5 0 . 0 0 Matt Platte ........................3 6 0 . 0 0 Mayor Rita Knutson .....................8 2 5 . 0 0

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors January 12, 2016 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in special session at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 with Don Shonka, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Gary Gissel present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Board met with Sherlyn Hazen, Roadside Manager and the following members of the Roadside Management Advisory Board: Anita Miller, Nyle McMartin, Dan Cohen, Jim Klever, Greg Schmitt, and Abby Beltz. Hazen presented a powerpoint on the roadside management program; 2016 plans and the proposed budget for FY17. No action was taken by the Board. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to adjourn at 10:31 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Don Shonka, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

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CITY OF ROWLEY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 14, 2016 Mayor Webster called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Council present: Hemsath, Janaszak, Fangman and Platte. Citizens: Deputy Ward and George Lake. M/S/C: Fangman/Platte all ayes to approve the minutes from Dec.10, 2015 Regular Council Meeting. M/S/C: Hemsath/Janaszak all ayes to approve the Treasurer Report for Dec. 2015. General ....................$182,678.95 Roads ........................$22,195.01 Debt Service ................$4,276.67 Sewer ......................$207,438.66 Total .........................$416,589.29 M/S/C: Platte/Fangman all ayes to

quarter of 2015 was comparable to values in the previous year, but still 14% below peak 2013 prices. The average quality of purchased land also improved during 2015, indicating the uptick in peracre price was driven more by quality than the market. The highest dollar per-acre

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sale during the fourth quarter was $18,100. However, only 18% of all fourth quarter sales exceeded $10,000 per acre. This was down from 26% in 2014.

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The Independence City Council met in regular session in the council chambers at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, January 11, 2016. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order with Council Members Holland, Lenius, Vaughn, Hill, Dallenbach, and Brown in attendance. Grover was excused. Complete council proceedings are on file in the office of the City Clerk for public viewing. Holland/Brown to approve the agenda as presented for the regularly scheduled meeting held January 11, 2016. Ayes: All. Hill/Vaughn to accept and approve the consent agenda that approves the following: 1) The Minutes of the December 28, 2015 Regular Meeting 2) Fire Department Financial Statements from the month of December 3) Dollar General Store #2329 Liquor License including Class C Beer Permit March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017. Ayes: All. Holland/Dallenbach to approve the following bills for payment. Ayes: All. ACCESS SYSTEMS Maint Contract 669.00 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS Vehicle Maint 41.97 BALDWIN, CLIFF Ball 2015 171.00 BEEBE, MATT Ball 2015 36.00 BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT Supplies 759.80 BUCHAN. COUNTY TOURISM Dues 110.00 BUCHANAN COUNTY WILDLIFE Dues 750.00 BUTTERS, CYRUS Ball 2015 117.00 BUTZLAFF, COLIN Ball 2015 18.00 CABEL, TRENTON Ball 2015 18.00 CENTURYLINK Phone 184.97 CHIEF/LAW ENFORCEMENT Uniforms 1,544.59 CITY LAUNDERING Supplies 459.24 CONSOLIDATED ENERGY Fuel 4,086.04 CONTROLWORX INC Equip Maint 5,758.15 CRAWFORD ENGINEERING Proj 14269 4,283.00 CY & CHARLEY’S FIRESTONE Vehicle Maint 1,553.91 DUNLAP MOTORS INC Vehicle Maint 255.78 ESCHEN’S CLOTHING Uniform 329.45 FASTENAL COMPANY Supplies 23.86 FELD FIRE Supplies 81.00 GREENLEY LUMBER Supplies 40.93 GRUBER, ERIC Ball 2015 63.00 HUNTER, NICK Ball 2015 198.00 HUPP ELECTRIC MOTORS Service Call 450.00 HYDRITE CHEMICAL Supplies 932.45 IAHO Dues 30.00 IDALS Dues 30.00 INDEPENDENCE LIGHT POWER Utility 27,106.58 INDEPENDENCE ROTARY Dues-AR 278.00 INRCOG Nov Expenses 1,193.43 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FED/FICA TAX 20,631.94 IOWA DNR Airport Tanks 130.00 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Operating Supplies 1,051.01 LL PELLING COMPANY Supplies 538.90 LOLAGNE, BECKY Activity Refund 15.00 M&T BANK- 305533 NON-IPER RETIRE 578.35 MCDONALD, CONNIE Uniform 15.00 MILLER QUARRY Supplies 365.90 MOCIC Dues 150.00 NAPA AUTO PARTS Supplies 574.80 NORTH CENTRAL LABORATORIE Lab Testing 21.29 OELWEIN PUBLISHING CO Legal Publ 367.85 OFFICE TOWNE INC Supplies 613.95 PAYROLL CHECKS 55,731.39 PETERSON, KEVIN J Uniform 13.50 PINICON FORD LINCOLN MERC Veh Maint 220.13 PIPESTONE VETERINARY Impound Fees 150.00 PRODUCTS INCORPORATED Maint 2,678.00 RICK RATCHFORD, INC. Services 150.00 ROBERTS STEVENS PRENDERGA Legal Expenses 958.96 RYAN EXTERMINATING INC Build Maint 95.00 SCOTT EXCAVATING Service 1,882.50 SIGNS & MORE Signs 65.00 TASC FLEX MEDICAL 1,248.70 TESTAMERICA LABORATORIES Lab Analysis 2,410.28 TRUE VALUE HARDWARE Supplies 172.54 UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY Supplies 76.21 VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC. 14 Overlay Project 1,619.00 WL CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY Supplies 419.99 WALTER AVIATION, INC. Contract 4,657.49 WASTE MANAGEMENT Garbage Contract 35,698.61 WELLMARK BCBS EOB 430.00 CLAIMS TOTAL, 185,304.44, GENERAL FUND, 109,462.51, LIBRARY FUND, 6,973.57, STREETS DEPT - ROAD USE FUND, 23,581.00, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND, 363.75, CAP PROJ - STREET IMPROVE FUND, 1,619.00 WATER FUND, 11,201.20, SEWER UTILITY FUND, 32,103.41 Mayor Davis read the proclamation declaring January National Mentoring Month in the City of Independence. Holland/Vaughn introduced a Resolution to set the Yearly Mileage Reimbursement Rate to $.54 when a City Employee utilizes a personal vehicle for City business. Ayes: All. Res. No. 2016-01. Hill/ Dallenbach introduced a Resolution designating both newspapers, Independence Bulletin Journal and The News, for official legal publications. Ayes: All. Res No. 2016-02. Council Member Brown/Vaughn introduced a Resolution to Designate BankIowa as the City’s Official Depository. Ayes: All. Res No. 201603. Holland/Dallenbach introduced a Resolution appointing Lance Fricke as a Member to the Independence Light & Power Board of Trustees. Ayes: Dallenbach, Brown, and Holland. Nays: Hill, Lenius, and Vaughn. Absent: Grover. Motion failed. Holland/Dallenbach introduced a Resolution appointing Jenny Yoder as a Member to the Independence Light & Power Board of Trustees. Ayes: Dallenbach, Brown and Holland. Nays: Lenius, Vaughn and Hill. Absent: Grover. Motion failed. Council Member Dallenbach/ Brown introduced a Resolution appointing Taylor Simmons as a Member to the Board of Adjustment. The roll being called the following Council Members voted: Brown, Holland, Lenius, Vaughn, Hill and Dallenbach. Ayes: All Absent: Grover. Res No. 2016-04. Holland/Hill introduced a Resolution setting Council Committee Structure, Responsibilities and Operational Procedures. Ayes: All. Res No. 2016-05. Lenius/ Holland introduced a Resolution appointing Larry Karsten to a three year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ayes: All. Res No. 2016-06. Holland/Dallenbach introduced a Resolution appointing Janet Buls to a one year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ayes: All. Res No. 2016-07. Comments were heard from Council and Staff. Vaughn/Dallenbach to adjourn meeting. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

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High tunnel workshop planned for commercial food producers Submitted by Buchanan Co. ISU Extension

A workshop for commercial fruit and vegetable producers interested in growing tomatoes in high tunnels, supported by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will be 9 AM-4 PM Feb. 11 at Heartland Acres Events Center, Independence. Prior attendance in the introductory class is recommended but not required. High tunnels are plastic-covered greenhouses used for fruit and vegetable production. Their unique design allows growers Iowa Republican Party Caucus to extend the growing season for produce crops, giving farmers Monday, February 1, 2016 increased marketing opportunities for their commercial fruits There are the four sites for the and vegetables. High tunnels are frequently used by produce Buchanan County Republican Caucus. growers looking to expand production as well as traditional Registration will begin 5 pm at Independence High School, 6 pm other locations. farmers seeking to diversify operations. Topics covered at the The Caucus will begin at 7 pm. all-day workshop includes environmental control, nutrient This is a call to the County Primary Caucus for the Republicans of Buchanan County. management, fertigation, varieties, grafting, and pruning and The Caucus Sites are: training with ample time for group discussion. Independence High School Auditorium, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence. The following precincts meeting there include: Independence Wards One, Two, Three, Four and Five; The registration fee includes training materials, lunch and reAurora, Brandon, Fairbank, Hazleton, Perry-Westburg, Winthrop, and Lamont. freshments. To register, call ISU Extension and Outreach DalRowley Precinct: Presbyterian Church, 212 Park Ave., Rowley. las County at 515-993-4281 or email Kathy Beni at kbeni@ Quasqueton and Middleﬁeld-Newton Precincts: Fireman’s Lounge, 103 N 2nd St., Quasqueton. iastate.edu. Questions may be directed to Ashley Sherrets, ag/ Jesup Precinct: High School Library Room, 2nd ﬂoor, 531 Prospect St., Jesup. hort program coordinator with Buchanan County ISU ExtenFor more information, contact Republican County Chair Richard Wearmouth at 319-361-2948 or email rjwearmouth@gmail.com sion and Outreach, 319-334-7161 or sherrets@iastate.edu. The deadline to register is Monday, Feb. 8.

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors January 11, 2016 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2016 with Don Shonka, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Gary Gissel present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the minutes of the January 4th meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the claims ﬁled with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $248,342.59. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the resignations from Christy Kayser, Assistant Community Services Director and Amy Holle, Case Manager/Social Worker effective January 22, 2016. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors January 4, 2016 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2016 with Gary Gissel, Ellen Gaffney and Don Shonka present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. At 9:00 a.m. County Auditor’s Administrative Assistant, Vanessa Tisl called the meeting to order. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to appoint Don Shonkaas Chairman for 2016. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Shonka to appoint Ellen Gaffney as Chairman Pro-tem for 2016. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the minutes of the December 31st meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the employee reimbursement claims ﬁled with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $929.30. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the following Supervisors’ committee appointments for 2016. All in favor, motion carried. Don Shonka – Buchanan County Council on Aging; Buchanan County Greater Foundation; Buchanan County Sanitary Landﬁll

Iowa Democratic Party Caucus Monday, February 1, 2016 - 6:30 P.M.

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2016 Precinct 2016 Caucus Location Address City Aurora - General Aurora Comet Center 401 Woodruff St. Aurora Brandon - General Jefferson Township Hall 802 Main St Brandon Fairbank - General Fairbank Elementary 311 5th St. N. Fairbank Hazleton - General Hazleton City Hall 111 3rd St. N Hazleton Independence: 1st Ward/Washington - General, 2nd Ward - General, 3rd Ward/Sumer General, 4th Ward - General, 5th Ward - General, all meet at West Elementary, 1303 1st St. W., Independence Jesup - General Jesup High School 531 Prospect St. Jesup Middleﬁeld - Newton Quasqueton City Hall 113 Water St N Quasqueton Perry/Westburg - General Jesup High School 531 Prospect St. Jesup Quasqueton - General Quasqueton City Hall 113 Water St N Quasqueton Rowley - General Rowley Community Center 109 Ely St. Rowley Winthrop - General East Buchanan High School 414 5th St. N Winthrop The purpose of a presidential year caucus is to: 1. Discuss and adopt proposed resolutions to be added to the county platform. 2. Elect Delegates and Alternates to the County Convention 3. Elect Precinct Committee Persons to the County Central Committee The precinct caucus is a great way to get involved in grassroots activities with the Iowa Democratic Party. All Iowa Democrats are encouraged to attend. Please call Robert Shields at 319-269-6795 if you need a ride to the caucus or if you have a question.

Gaffney to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 16-02 BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Supervisors approve the hiring of Jason L. Vandenburg, IT Support Specialist, effective January 11, 2016 at an annual salary of $45,000. Passed this 11th day of January 2016. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve Board/Commission appointments and re-appointments as follows: Faye Ann Gallery, Civil Service Commission for a six-year term; Amber Hunt, Inez Kremer and Josh Bowden, Board of Health for three-year terms; and Victor Laughlin, Veterans Affairs Commissioner for term ending June 2017. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the liquor license application for the Littleton Lounge II, LLC, d/b/a Littleton Lounge, Jesup. All in favor, motion carried. Public Health Director, Amy Marlow presented her monthly report. Director Marlow is working on updating the job descriptions due to changes in the Iowa Administrative Code. Staff members attended several trainings the past month.

Iowa Department of Public Health will be giving Buchanan County $3,350 towards work for a Medical Reserve Corps. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Roadside Manager, Sherlyn Hazen presented her monthly report. Director Hazen updated the Board on the status of purchasing an iPad to track work the department is doing. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the appointment of Sherlyn Hazen, Weed Commissioner for 2016. All in favor, motion carried. Hazen presented the 2015 Annual Report. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the report. All in favor, motion carried. Hazen has been working on cutting small cedars and has burned several brush piles throughout the county. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the monthly report. All in favor, motion carried. Environmental Health/Zoning Administrator, Matthew Even presented his monthly report. The department has increased efforts on notifying the public regarding the dangers of radon in conjunction with National Radon Action Month. Statistics for permits, well testing,

rehabilitation and plugging were presented. There will be several zoning requests for the February Zoning Board meeting. Administrator Even received his Certiﬁed Installer of Onsite Wastewater Systems credentials. The Nuisance Regulations Ordinance is being reviewed for updates. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. EMA Director, Rick Wulfekuhle presented his monthly report. The work continues at the Emergency Support Services facility. The Department will contract with Superior Cleaning for services to clean the facility. The Storm Ready renewal as a county is submitted with spotter training scheduled for February 22nd. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. The Board met with Conservation Director, Dan Cohen to discuss the time frame for board/commission appointments. No action was taken by the Board until additional information can be obtained. The Board met with the following members of the Buchanan County Library Association: Laura Blaker, Independence; Cindy Lellig, Je-

sup; Kim Wessels, Aurora; and Shay Berns, Winthrop. Association members presented information on funding libraries. They requested the Board of Supervisors fund the libraries at $14.50 per capita for FY17. Members updated the Board on the changes and services provided by each library. No action was taken by the Board. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the three-year lease agreement between Buchanan County and the City of Independence and authorize the chairman to sign. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve termination of the Ground Lease Agreement with the North Iowa Juvenile Detention Services Commission and authorize the chairman to sign. All in favor, motion carried. GIS/E911 Coordinator, James Quinn presented the monthly report of the department. Coordinator Quinn reported on the progress of the Alert Iowa Emergency Notiﬁcation System transition. The GIS data remediation work continues. The ﬁnal draft of the Microwave Radio Path Zoning Ordinance was presented to the Board for review. Quinn continues to work on the creation of an interactive web-map

of snow plow and maintainer routes for county highways and secondary roads for the county website. Quinn is working with Roadside Manager, Sherlyn Hazen to establish a program for tracking the ﬁeld work her department completes. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Community Services Director, Julie Davison presented the monthly report of her department. Case Management has served 113 clients. Davison will advertise for an open case management position. Discussion was held regarding the levy established by the Region. Six residents received rental and three residents received utility assistance. Twenty-one veterans were served. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the monthly report. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to adjourn at 11:11 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Don Shonka, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

Commission; E911 Service Board (Ellen Gaffney, alternate); Heartland Acres Agribition Center; Housing Foundation for People with Mental Disabilities; Independence Area Food Pantry; North Iowa Juvenile Detention (Ellen Gaffney, alternate);Resource, Conservation & Development; Resource Enhancement and Protection; Upper Wapsipinicon River Watershed Authority(Gary Gissel, alternate). Gary Gissel – Buchanan County Empowerment Board; Buchanan County Sanitary Landﬁll Commission; Buchanan County Trails Association; First Judicial District Department of Corrections (Ellen Gaffney, alternate); Habitat for Humanity Board; Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments and Regional Transit; Local Emergency Planning Committee; MHI Advisory Board; Operation Threshold (Ellen Gaffney, alternate); Pathways; Independence & Waterloo; Transportation Policy Board; Maquoketa River Watershed Management Authority. Ellen Gaffney – Buchanan County Economic Development Commission; Buchanan County Homeless Council; Buchanan County Sanitary Landﬁll Commission; Buchanan County Tourism; Buchanan County Child Abuse Prevention Council; INRCOG Solid Waste Advisory Committee; Iowa Workforce Development; MHDS-ECR Board (Gary Gissel, alternate); Regional Economic Development. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the resignation of Larry Sherrets, Veterans Affairs Commission member, effective January 4, 2016. All in favor, mo-

tion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve Board/Commission appointments and re-appointments as follows: Deb Ehlers and Karen Stephenson, Board of Adjustment for five year terms; Karen Stephenson, Conservation Board for five year term; Corinne Love, Kay Bisinger and Marlene Brown, Certified Local Government Commission for three year terms; and Allan VanderHart, William Reedy and Marlene Brown, Pioneer Cemetery Commission for three year terms. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the following holidays for 2016: President’s Day, February 15th; Good Friday (1/2 day), March 25th; Memorial Day, May 30th; Independence Day, July 4th; Labor Day, September 5th; Columbus Day, October 10th; Veteran’s Day, November 11th; and Thanksgiving and the day after, November 24th& 25th; Christmas Eve (1/2 day) December 23rd, Christmas Day, December 26th, New Year’s Day, January 2, 2017. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the Independence Bulletin Journal; Citizen Herald, Jesup; and The Winthrop News as official newspapers for 2016. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the IRS mileage rate decrease to $.54 effective January 1, 2016. The Board has a standing resolution stating the county will use the IRS rate for service charges and reimbursement. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by

Gissel to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 16-01 CONSTRUCTION EVALUATION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Iowa Code section 459.304(3) sets out the procedure if a board of supervisors wishes to adopt a “construction evaluation resolution” relating to the construction of a confinement feeding operation structure; and WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution can submit to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) an adopted recommendation to approve or disapprove a construction permit application regarding a proposed confinement feeding operation structure; and WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution and submitted an adopted recommendation may contest the DNR’s decision regarding a specific application; and WHEREAS, by adopting a construction evaluation resolution the board of supervisors agrees to evaluate every construction permit application for a proposed confinement feeding operation structure received by the Board of Supervisors between February 1, 2016 and January 31, 2017 and submit an adopted recommendation regarding that application to the DNR; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors must conduct an evaluation of every construction permit application using the master matrix created in Iowa Code section 459.305, but the board’s recommendation to

the DNR may be based on the final score on the master matrix or may be based on reasons other than the final score on the master matrix; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF BUCHANAN COUNTY that the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts this construction evaluation resolution pursuant to Iowa Code section 459.304(3). Passed this 4th day of January 2016. Environmental Health/Zoning Administrator, Matthew Even presented information to proclaim January as Radon Action Month and will be offering a one dollar ($1.00) off coupon for the radon kits. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the following proclamation. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas that threatens the health of our citizens; WHEREAS, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States and the number one cause among nonsmokers; WHEREAS, one in 15 homes across the U.S. has an elevated radon level; WHEREAS, any home in Buchanan County may have an elevated level of radon, even if other homes in the same neighborhood do not; WHEREAS, testing for radon is simple and inexpensive; WHEREAS, identified radon problems can be fixed; WHEREAS, Buchanan County Environmental Health & Zoning

Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are supporting efforts to encourage Americans to test their homes for radon, mitigate elevated levels of radon, and build new homes with radonresistant materials and features; NOW THEREFORE, WE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN AND FOR BUCHANAN COUNTY, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2016 AS “OFFICIAL RADON ACTION MONTH” IN BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA AND ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RADON DETECTION. Passed this 4th day of January 2016. County Engineer, Brian Keierleber discussed information on federal funds the department has received and projects that are still underway. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the STP Programming Agreement between Iowa Northland Regional Transportation Authority and Buchanan County for federal funding on County Hwy. V-62 and D-16 to County Hwy. C-66 in the amount of $550,000 and authorize Supervisor Gissel to sign. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to adjourn at 9:32 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Don Shonka, Chairman ATTEST: Vanessa Tisl, Auditor’s Administrative Assistant

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Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, Plant Disease Course set for Feb. 9 Submitted by Buchanan Co. ISU Extension

Buchanan County will offer the Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators at Heartland Acres, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Independence. Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the course runs 9-11:30 AM. The registration fee is $35 on or before Feb. 2 and $45 after Feb. 2. To register or to obtain additional information, contact Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach at 319-334-7161. The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, and 10. Topics to be covered include: pesticide applications and impacts to sensitive areas; pesticide labels; pest management and pesticides; and restricted entry intervals and preharvest intervals. Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Pest Management and Soil and Water Management will be offered at this program. Interested participants should bring their CCA number. Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered by the PSEP program can be accessed at www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP/ ComAp.html.

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straighten out the Medicaid mess, and strive to develop the best water quality code in the nation. The Governor outlined his priorities this year and also released his budget recommendations. There are many areas we can work together on this year, including renewable energy, criminal justice reforms, and growing our skilled workforce. Chief Justice Mark Cady told lawmakers in his State of the Judiciary address that they are working at improving racial disparities, and assuring young people coming before the court are provided the services they need. I will be holding listening posts across the district throughout session. Please look for those dates and locations over the next several weeks. It is my honor and a humbling experience to be the State Representative. I appreciate the messages and correspondence I receive from people in the You can contact me Starting in February district. anytime at bruce.bearinger@ Stella Rosa Wine Club! legis.iowa.gov or call at 515Purchase 10 bottles 281-3221.

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Quasqueton City Council Monthly City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Chad Staton on January 11th, 2016 at 7pm. Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken. Council members in attendance were; Ben Stanford, Shelia Payne, Jeff Werling and Terry and Bill Kress. Unless otherwise stated all motions were unanimous. Citizens present at the meeting were; George Lake, Scott Cooksley, Sheriff Mike Ratchford, Attorney Jim Peters, Fire Chief Brian Vanous, Matt Sherrets, East Buchanan Students, Public Works Jay Sandberg and City Clerk Anita Arnold. No comments were made at open forum. Mayor appointed Ben Stanford as Mayor Pro-Tem. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling for approval of previous minutes. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Payne to approve all bills including Alliant bill that had

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just been received. George Lake Executive Director of Buchanan County Economic Development was present at meeting to update council on progress and also upcoming Leadership Development Course they are hosting. A motion was made by Payne and second by Werling to approve both new Law Enforcement Contract and Report. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Bill Kress to approve Resolution 16-01 Naming new signees for Veridian Credit Union, and have old signees removed from list. Council discussed the sale of some property at old school house. Brian Vanous made offer to purchase property. A motion was made by Werling and second by Stanford to have a public hearing setup for next council meeting. Mayor advised council that posts were being setup for new city shop building. Council discussed whether to retain Scott Cooksley for Campground Host for 16-17 year. Council members felt that Cooksley had done a very good job this last season. A motion was made by Werling

and second by Stanford to retain Cooksley as Host with same pay as previous year. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Payne to hold public hearing next month for transfer of real estate at campground. Matt Sherrets asked council to have a road built in to where 3rd Street West should be between Park St and High St. so they can build a house. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Bill Kress to approve. Council discussed raises for Mayors ofﬁce that had not already been completed last year, a motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to approve raise to $150 per meeting. Clerks and Public Works raises will be discussed next meeting. Council discussed checks that had been received by City Clerk that had Non-Sufﬁcient Funds and also changing the locks on City Buildings. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to have $40 fee added on returned checks and also to have locks changed. Mayor opened bids that had been received by Webb Concrete and Small Time Construction to have

sidewalk curb and gutters replaced on Water Street. This will further be discussed next meeting once clariﬁcation of both bids is done. Council added items onto maintenance routine for public works to follow. A motion was made by Werling and second by Bill Kress to approve QES Report. Council reviewed current budget and upcoming year’s budget. City Attorney advised council that if court case if lost once ﬁling, city must pay court fees. Mayor advised council that work is still being done on insurance companies suggestions. Mayor also advised that insurance company requested to have motor vehicle reports done on all persons utilizing city vehicles. A suggestion was made to see if Teri Hager would like to attend leadership development course with Buchanan County. Council also commented about their concerns over new sidewalk. A motion was made by Werling and second by Bill Kress to adjourn meeting at 8:55pm. Date Num Name Memo Amount Ipers..................................5 7 1 . 8 7 Rowley Savings Bank-941 Depos-

it .....................................1 , 0 9 8 . 0 0 Arnold, Anita I ...................6 9 2 . 9 9 Sandberg, Jay D ............2 , 1 7 2 . 6 1 Nelson, Jeff.........................2 7 . 7 0 Staton, Chad L..................2 6 1 . 8 4 Mausser*, Annette ..............8 3 . 1 1 Payne, Shelia .....................8 3 . 1 1 Stanford, Benjamin E..........8 3 . 1 1 Vanous*, Brian ..................2 0 7 . 7 9 Vanous, Nicole..................2 0 7 . 7 9 Werling, Jeff ........................8 3 . 1 1 Staton Dream Rentals, LLC -budget/other work .....................6 0 . 0 0 U. S. Post Office-postage ...4 4 . 4 0 U. S. Post Ofﬁce- VOID: envelopes .....................................0 . 0 0 Iowa Wireless-Cell Phone Jan ......................................3 6 . 1 7 Iowa Transmission Rebuilders..................................4 , 6 0 1 . 1 0 Waste Management of WI-MN-Dec. Pickup ............................3 , 0 6 9 . 0 8 John Deere Financialtractor/parts-362.30 Peters Law Ofﬁce-Professional Services .................................2 0 8 . 4 9 O’Reily Auto Parts- Chevy starter ......................................1 3 7 . 9 9 Hilltop Motors, Inc.-Tow ....1 2 5 . 0 0 Buchanan County Tourism BureauMbr Renewal 1/1/16-12/31/16 ............................................6 0 . 0 0 East Buchanan Telephone Co-Op-

Phone Lines 12/15............2 1 6 . 6 9 The News-Minutes..............6 4 . 0 9 Keystone lab Wasterwater-Analysis .....................................1 4 9 . 0 0 Quasky Mart-Mthly Statement..................................2 7 8 . 4 5 Buchanan County Engineer -Winter Maint. 15-16...................1 , 3 2 4 . 0 9 Novak Fencing & Brush Clearingplowing .............................5 6 2 . 5 0 Wal-Mart-paper & supplies ............................................4 7 . 7 4 CIWA-Mthly Water ..............5 4 . 5 5 Menards-bulbs/adapter.....1 3 9 . 8 9 Buchanan County Auditor-Law Contract 1/16-3/16 .........5 , 5 4 0 . 0 0 Heiman Inc. ......................4 4 7 . 3 5 Buchanan County Auditor-Nov 15 Election .............................9 2 7 . 6 8 Kress Heating, Plbg. & Elec. Inc.- ﬁttings gasline ﬁrestation ..........................................2 7 9 . 9 3 Iowa One Call-Nov emails ....3 . 6 0 Hausers Water Conditioning Services-water .............................. 1 1 . 0 0 Alliant Utilities-Dec. Bill ..3 , 5 8 8 . 4 0 U. S. Postal Service-Forever Stamped Envelops ........1 , 4 9 1 . 6 5 TOTAL .........................2 9 , 4 0 4 . 1 7

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